A Centennial High School teacher has been arrested for sexual battery and sexual assault on two students according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.

Rafael Alejandro Yepez, 28, is facing one count of solicitation to commit sexual battery on a minor and two counts of sexual battery on a minor.

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At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, detectives said Yepez was coaching the victims on what to tell authorities.

SLCSO is asking for help in identifying any more possible victims.

He was also a coach for the Mako Soccer Club in Port St. Lucie.

Only one victim is cooperating with authorities.

Authorities say Yepez is originally from Ecuador and is in the U.S. on a green card.

Kerry Padrick, the chief communication officer for St. Lucie Public Schools said, "Yapez has temporary duty assignments away from students."

The St. Lucie County School District issued the following statement:

A St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) employee has been arrested amid allegations of misconduct according to Superintendent E. Wayne Gent. “This matter is of great concern to us as the safety and security of students is our priority in providing positive learning environments. Behavior that violates an educator’s code of ethics is most certainly not representative of the team of professionals that serves our students and our community,” said Gent.